Monica, just so you know, I’m a male. Haha. The name Casey has afforded me great shame but also great happiness. As a male, receiving letters from all female universities was a highlight of my life. Haha.
Awesome. I didn’t even think about email names. Though it does irritate me that my gmail account includes my middle initial because my name is too common.
FYI, there’s a new Web 2.0 site for writers and readers, http://www.redroom.com. Part of the goal is to make it easier for writers and readers to blog without having to worry about the back-end. It looks really cool, and Obama even just joined!
Interesting part about using your real name. I go as Crystal Kelly online, because my real first name is androgynous and my real last name is impossible to pronounce ( and spell correctly). I don’t keep my real name very secret, and my chosen name just makes it easier. Everyone has been very understanding, and I’ve not had any troubles with my choice to use a penname so far, but neither am I very successful (yet).
I think it makes sense if you go by a pen name in your professional career to use the pen name. Just realize that if you do get famous, you’re not going to be able to switch back!
I changed my name (through marriage) because I had trouble my last name was hard to pronounce/spell too. So I completely understand changing your name – stars do it all the time .
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
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Monica, just so you know, I’m a male. Haha. The name Casey has afforded me great shame but also great happiness. As a male, receiving letters from all female universities was a highlight of my life. Haha.
Best,
Casey
Casey,
So sorry! I changed it.
Now I have to internalize this new information…
One of the dumbest things I ever did was not sign up for jasonunger @ all the major email providers as soon as possible.
On the positive side, I did get my domain about 10 years ago, and every so often get an email from another Jason Unger saying hello.
Jason,
Awesome. I didn’t even think about email names. Though it does irritate me that my gmail account includes my middle initial because my name is too common.
Thanks for the comment!
FYI, there’s a new Web 2.0 site for writers and readers, http://www.redroom.com. Part of the goal is to make it easier for writers and readers to blog without having to worry about the back-end. It looks really cool, and Obama even just joined!
Interesting part about using your real name. I go as Crystal Kelly online, because my real first name is androgynous and my real last name is impossible to pronounce ( and spell correctly). I don’t keep my real name very secret, and my chosen name just makes it easier. Everyone has been very understanding, and I’ve not had any troubles with my choice to use a penname so far, but neither am I very successful (yet).
Crystal,
I think it makes sense if you go by a pen name in your professional career to use the pen name. Just realize that if you do get famous, you’re not going to be able to switch back!
I changed my name (through marriage) because I had trouble my last name was hard to pronounce/spell too. So I completely understand changing your name – stars do it all the time
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